Mercedes-Benz 2009 SLK 300, Operator'S Manual

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Occupant safety
52
G
Warning!
Children 12 years old and under must be
seated and properly secured in an appro-
priately sized infant restraint, toddler
restraint, or booster seat recommended for
the size and weight of the child. For addi-
tional information, see section “Children in
the vehicle”.
A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle
and/or the child is not properly secured in
the child restraint.
G
Warning!
Never let more people ride in the vehicle
than there are seat belts available. Make
sure everyone riding in the vehicle is cor-
rectly restrained with a separate seat belt.
Never use a seat belt for more than one
person at a time.
G
Warning!
Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat
backrest in an excessively reclined position
as this can be dangerous. You could slide
under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide
under it, the seat belt would apply force at
the abdomen or neck. That could cause
serious or even fatal injuries. The seat back-
rest and seat belt provide the best restraint
when the wearer is in a position that is as
upright as possible and the seat belt is
properly positioned on the body.
1
Loop for seat belt guidance
2
Latch plate
3
Buckle
4
Seat belt release button
X
With a smooth motion, pull the seat belt out
of the seat belt outlet.
X
Place the shoulder portion of the seat belt
across the top of your shoulder and the lap
portion across your hips.
X Push latch plate
2
into buckle
3
until it
clicks.
X If necessary, tighten the lap portion to a
snug fit by pulling shoulder portion up.
Releasing the seat belts
X
Press the seat belt release button
(
Y
page 52).
Allow the retractor to completely rewind
the seat belt by guiding the latch plate.
! Make sure the seat belt retracts fully so
that the seat belt and/or latch plate cannot
get caught or pinched in the door or in the
seat mechanism. This can damage the seat
belt and impair its effectiveness, and/or
cause damage to the door and/or door trim
panel. Such damage is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Damaged seat belts must be replaced.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Safety and security